City In Review: Chicago

South Shore · 2025-03

South Shore permit value hits $75.4 million in March

South Shore's permit value climbed to $75.4 million in March, up from $733,000 the month before—a roughly 100-fold jump. The neighborhood issued 45 permits, 12 more than February. Thirty-five came through the express permit program. Seven were for renovation or alteration work, two reinstated revoked permits, and one covered elevator equipment. No new business licenses appeared this month.

By the numbers

Building permits45
Declared construction value$75,405,934
New business licenses18
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests1225
Reported crimes632
Violent crimes241
Failed food inspections3

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